The profiles of Pelynt Methodist Chapels have been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. 1837 Chapel Located to the north of the village at junction with Muchlarnick. “When in 1837, the Wesleyan Association broke away, they built their own chapel defiantly within sight of the original one.” (A Short History Of Methodism In…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Pelynt Wesleyan Methodist Association Chapel”
The treacherous cliffs at Porthtowan where the Rose of Devon foundered in 1897 Clive Benney, St Agnes Old Cornwall Society Recorder, brings us the story of the demise of the Rose of Devon. The involvement of police constable Benney is particularly interesting as he was Clive’s great-grandfather. One of the most tragic and disastrous…Continue Reading “The Wreck of the Rose of Devon”
Michael Tangye (Whythrer Meyn) of Redruth brings us a story of excessive religious fervour that was all too common among many Methodist congregations in our villages and towns. 1824: King George the Fourth reigned. The mining town of Redruth had not yet reached the height of its prosperity. Its shallow, immensely rich copper loads…Continue Reading “The Redruth Revival Murder”
Camborne is a town in Cornwall. This profile of Camborne Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by David Thomas. Camborne Wesley was always a chapel which was well attended and possessed a large number of willing workers who were ready to assist with events there. This photograph is part of a set of postcard images…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Camborne Wesleyan Chapel”
A Village Childhood by Ruth Tremayne An aerial view in the 1960s Surfboards and sunsets And pasties for lunch With mackerel and ice cream And flowers by the bunch The hedges were high And morals to match Roosters and chickens With eggs that would hatch There were horses and rabbits And sermons galore…Continue Reading “A Village Childhood by Ruth Tremayne Harry”
Ann Glanville (Photo: Terry Harry) Ruth brings us her poem about Ann Glanville (1796–1880), a Cornishwoman who achieved national celebrity for rowing a four-oared watermen’s boat. A Cornish Rower by Ruth Tremayne Harry There’s a statue by the river A woman sitting on a bench She is gazing at the water With a rower’s…Continue Reading “A Cornish Rower by Ruth Tremayne Harry”